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Patent GB-2450564-A (GB)
Title: Clock frequency adjustment by deleting clock pulses for systems on a chip
Inventor: ROWLAND PAUL
IPC: G06F1/04
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: A system on a chip (SoC) clocks data processing modules at different effective clock rates. Module1 and Module2 have respective clock deletion control units 42, 44 receiving clock control 1 and clock control 2 respectively. Clock deletion control units 42, 44 receive common clock signal 50 and provide control signals to respective clock gating cells 46 via respective OR gates 48. Clock pulses are deleted from the common clock signal to individual modules in dependence on the clocking frequency required by each module. For data transfer between modules, clock pulses are applied to modules at appropriate times. A 'valid only' protocol may be used where a clock pulse is forced on both modules when there is valid data to transfer. Alternatively, a 'valid enable' protocol uses a two-way handshake to recognise the transfer at both sides. The handshake signal may be subverted to only allow data to flow when there is a coincident clock pulse on both modules.
Patent GB-2438532-A (GB)
Title: Broadband multicarrier transmitter with subchannel frequency diversity for transmitting a plurality of spatial streams
Inventor: LI QINGHUA
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: A multicarrier transmitter assigns for each of a plurality of spatial channels, sets of the constellation symbols to subcarriers of each subchannel. Constellation symbol assignments to the subchannels are circularly rotated among some of the spatial channels so that subchannels use different sets of subcarriers for each spatial channel for enhanced frequency diversity.
Patent GB-2437669-A (GB)
Title: Dental floss dispensers
Inventor: TAYLOR HATIB DONALD
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: A dental-floss dispenser 20 is operable to load a holder 1 with a disposable cartridge (5) that includes a floss-element (7). The floss-element extends between cylindrical plugs that push fit axially into respective cylindrical sockets 4 of C-shape cross-section at the ends of splayed arms 3 of the holder 1. After use, the cartridge is replaced from a reserve of cartridges held within the dispenser by entering the arms of the holder into a mouth 31 of the dispenser 20. Operation of a plunger 33 forces (directly or via the reserve) the plugs of the leading, fresh cartridge of the reserve down on the plugs of the used cartridge to push them from their sockets 4 and replace them with those of the fresh cartridge. The dispenser may be of horizontal 20 or vertical (40) configuration and the reserve of cartridges may be contained within a removable cassette.
Patent GB-2452525-A (GB)
Title: Lockable brush and holder
Inventor: HOLMES ROBERT DOUGLAS
IPC: A46B17/00
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: A brush and holder system, comprises (i) a brush having bristles at one end and a handle at the other; (ii) a container for housing at least the bristles of the brush; (iii) a lid 12 for the container; (iv) a locking mechanism by which the brush may be releasably locked inside the container; and (v) a release mechanism capable of acting on the locking mechanism so as to release the brush from the container only on the application to the locking mechanism of forces acting in two different directions. In particular the brush is a toilet brush and the locking mechanism is to prevent access to small children. The release mechanism may require the user to push downwardly against the lid or brush at the same time as rotating it or to squeeze two opposite sides of the lid inwardly at the same time as rotating it. The two forces may be applied to a button, lever or switch 20. In one embodiment the release mechanism comprises a switch 20 which has to be urged in both an axial and radial direction in order to affect the release of the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism further comprises a resilient biasing element 44 within the lid 12 which comprises lugs, clips, hooks, or flanges 40 around its perimeter which engage with a channel, rim or flange (11) on the container 2. A switch tilt limiter 64 and a switch lock rib 66 are arranged so that the switch cannot be slid downwards unless it is first pressed inwards towards the axis of the brush handle 8.
Patent GB-2446261-A (GB)
Title: Plug-in battery charging booster for electric vehicle
Inventor: PATEL BIJAL
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: A system for charging an electric storage battery 14 in an electric vehicle 10 includes a first converter 52 electrically connectable to a first source of AC electric power 40, for converting AC from the first power source to a first DC output 84, a second converter 54 electrically connectable to a second source 44 of AC electric power that is out of phase relative to the first AC power source 40, for converting AC from the second power source 44 to a second DC output 86. A regulator 92 is electrically coupled to the first DC output, the second DC output and the battery, for producing and charging the battery with a third DC output 98 having a higher voltage than the voltage of the first and the second DC outputs. The first converter, second converter and the regulator may be located onboard the vehicle.
Patent GB-2457297-A (GB)
Title: A method of production of a masonry unit, a masonry unit, and a structure formed therefrom
Inventor: FORTH JOHN PAUL
IPC: B29C67/24
Filed: 2008-02-09
Abstract: A method for producing a construction element comprises forming a mixture of a bituminous binder with a course aggregate, compacting said mixture at a compaction level of up to around 7 MPa, and at least partially curing the compacted mixture. A second method for producing a masonry unit comprises forming a mixture containing a graded aggregate and around 6 wt % of a bituminous binder, compacting the mixture, and at least partially curing the compacted mixture. A third method comprises forming a mixture containing a graded aggregate and a bituminous binder, compacting the mixture, and at least partially curing the compacted mixture by heating the compacted mixture to a temperature of around 200 {C. A masonry structure comprising a plurality of masonry units and a mortar, at least one of said masonry units comprising a graded aggregate and a bituminous binder is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2447565-A (GB)
Title: Foldable frame with detachable infant carrier
Inventor: CUI ZONG-WANG
IPC: A47D1/02
Filed: 2008-03-17
Abstract: A high chair assembly 1 comprises a foldable frame 10 having a front leg frame 11, 12 and a rear leg frame 21, 22. The front leg frame and the rear leg frame are connected via pivot 6 such that the foldable frame can be folded. The foldable frame 10 also comprises a receiving frame 7 pivotally or steadily configured on the frame for receiving the detachable infant carrier 20. A recliner apparatus 5 may be provided between the receiving frame and the frame body. A tray may be provided for the infant carrier. A link mechanism 41 may be provided between the front and rear legs for stability. Also disclosed is a method of folding the frame.
Patent GB-2459269-A (GB)
Title: An electromechanical generator for, and method of, converting mechanical vibrational energy into electrical energy
Inventor: ROBERTS STEPHEN
IPC: H02K35/00
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: An electromechanical generator for converting mechanical vibrational energy into electrical energy, the electromechanical generator comprising an electrically conductive coil assembly 40,50 and a magnet assembly, the magnet assembly comprising at least one magnet 10 and a two-part magnetic core 26,32, the two parts of the core being mounted by a biasing device 72,74 so as to be relatively vibratable at a resonant frequency along the axis of a central shaft 28 thereby to cause a change of magnetic flux linked with the coil assembly to generate an electrical potential in the coil assembly. Various arrangements of coil, magnet and cores are disclosed in figs 6-8 (not shown) . Also disclosed are electronic control arrangements for tuning the resonant frequency by means of capacitance or inductance. As disclosed in figs 2,4 (not shown) the tuning capacitor may be connected across the generator output or across a dedicated coil. Fig 5 shows an arrangement where three coil assemblies are mounted in the generator, coil 1 connected to the capacitor, coil 2 to the load, and coil 3 to a control system for adjusting the capacitor. Fig 3 discloses a control system, powered from the generator, to control a damping coefficient adjuster and a resonant frequency adjuster from initial preset to optimum values, the initial setting ensuring enough power is produced to operate the controller.
Patent GB-2460050-A (GB)
Title: Epoxy composite
Inventor: PATEL NEAL
IPC: B29C70/00
Filed: 2008-05-14
Abstract: A resin system used for making a composite material in a liquid moulding process comprises at least one curing agent and an epoxy component, at least 35 wt.% of which is a naphthalene-based epoxy resin, such as one based on a hydroxylated naphthalene. The epoxy component may also comprise a non-naphthalene-based epoxy resin, such as a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A or F. A method of forming cured composite material in a liquid moulding process is also disclosed, wherein the resin system is injected or infused into a fibrous reinforcement in a mould before being cured. The liquid moulding process may be resin transfer moulding (RTM), vacuum assisted resin transfer moulding (VARTM), Seeman composite resin infusion moulding (SCRIMP), resin infusion under flexible tooling (RIFT), and liquid resin infusion (LRI), The cured composite material is intended to be used in the production of aerospace components.
Patent GB-2450001-A (GB)
Title: Stay with first slider released by release mechanism of second slider in predetermined track position
Inventor: TSAI MIAO-HSUEH
IPC: E05C17/28
Filed: 2008-06-09
Abstract: A friction stay comprises a guide track 10, first and second slides 16, 18 movable along the guide track 10 and connected by a linkage arrangement to a vent arm 20. A retaining device 38, 40 is operable to restrict movement of the first slide 16 and is releasable by a release mechanism 44 associated with the second slide 18. A restrictor 50 is operable to prevent operation of the release mechanism 44 to release the retaining device 10 other than when the second slide 18 occupies a predetermined position relative to the track 10, which may be the fully open position. The retaining device may comprise a spring biased tooth 38 engagable with a projection 40 in the base of the track. The release mechanism 44 may secure the first and second slides 16, 27 to one another and may comprise a lever 44 including a hook region 46 which may engage with an opening 48 in the first slide to disengage the tooth 38 with the track.
Patent GB-2463665-A (GB)
Title: Hollow fastener for fluid communication between a brake actuator and a pressure source
Inventor: POTTER LAURENCE JOHN
IPC: B60T17/04
Filed: 2008-09-19
Abstract: A braking system including a source of pressurised fluid12, prefereably a modulator, an actuator 14, and a fastener 10 for securing the source of pressurised fluid 12 to the actuator 14. The fastener 10 comprising a substantially hollow portion to enable fluid communication between the actuator 12 and the source of pressurised fluid 14. The fastener is preferably a hollow bolt. The braking system is preferably and electronic braking system (EBS) and the fluid is preferably compressed air.
Patent GB-2457374-A (GB)
Title: Flood defence for a building opening
Inventor: MCNEE JOHN
IPC: E04B1/70
Filed: 2009-02-12
Abstract: A flood defender (10) having a housing, which is mountable to a building (12) to protect an opening such as an air vent, the housing having first (16) and second (18) housing bodies together defining a passageway for the passage of air through the housing and a valve (20, 70), in the form of a buoyant float or a flap, disposed in the second housing body (18) having a first operative position in which air is permitted to flow through the passageway and a second operative position in which water is restricted from flowing through the passageway beyond the valve (20. 70), movement between the first and second positions being caused by ingress of water into the second housing body (18). The second housing body (18) being detachable from the first housing body (16) to assist in cleaning and/or the removal of debris, the second housing body (18) may also contain guide means to correctly position the valve element when subjected to rising water levels.
Patent GB-2457975-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle cargo space floor provided with a ski rack
Inventor: RUPAR ERNESTO
IPC: B60R5/00
Filed: 2009-02-20
Abstract: A cargo space floor is provided for a motor vehicle 2 and a ski rack 16 is positioned on the cargo space 10 floor that may be pivoted from a lower non use position around a first pivot axis 24 into an upper usage position, in which a ski may be fastened to the ski rack. The ski rack has at least one first support strut 18 and one second support strut 20 that are spaced apart from one another and have a plurality of openings 22 aligned with one another for receiving a ski. The first support strut and second support strut may be provided with a connection strut 26 such that movement of the first and second support strut are coupled; the arrangement of which may be substantially U shaped. The opening for receiving a ski may be commutable between a receiving position and a non receiving position.
Patent GB-2472067-A (GB)
Title: A domestic shopping list generator with an integral barcode scanner, a display, and an internet ordering function
Inventor: MACKAY GAVIN
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2009-07-23
Abstract: A consumer uses the scanner 18,20 of a dedicated shopping list generator device 10 to read the barcode on the packaging of an item before disposal in a rubbish bin. This enables the shopping list generator to compile an editable shopping list for internet purchase. The shopping list generator 10 may automatically place an order when the number of items or the total cost reaches a threshold. The shopping list generator may communicate wirelessly with an internet hub, router or mobile phone transceiver. Cost data, allergy information, or recipes may be downloaded to the shopping list generator. RFID tags may be read instead of UPC barcodes. A removable memory (42, figures 1 and 3) may be used in conjunction with a host computer (38, figure 3) to download cost data or upload the shopping list for ordering.
Patent GB-2472467-A (GB)
Title: Aerated collar
Inventor: JONES DAVID JOHN
IPC: A01K15/04
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: An aerated collar-guard template that can be cut to a preferred size which is loosely comfortable to an animal and then further adjusted by a lace-up method. The collar comprises a template of appropriate material which can be folded to form a cone shape within the template range. The collar can be used to restrict the movement of the neck or forelimbs of the animal or can be used in the more traditional Elizabethan style.
Patent GB-2473844-A (GB)
Title: Security box and base member
Inventor: NIELSEN HARALD
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2009-09-25
Abstract: A security box and base member comprises the box 10 and a lid 11, the base member 20, adapted to be secured to a fixed surface, and having a lock projection 23 and a locking means 17 adapted to secure the lid to the box, or to simultaneously secure the lid to the box and the box to the base member. The box may also include an aperture 16, through which the locking means 17 may pass, a shaft 17A of the locking means may then pass through a lock projection aperture 23A to secure the box to the base. The base may further comprise an L shaped projection or tongue 22 which may engage with a slot 15 on the box to further secure the box on the base member. The lock may be operated by a key 18 and the box and base member may be formed of metal. The box may further comprise a single slot 19D, 19D which is adapted to receive a wire which may be used to secure the box to a further fixed surface.
Patent GB-1522574-A (GB)
Title: Channel selecting apparatus
IPC: H03J5/00
Filed: 1977-03-09
Abstract: 1522574 Digital tuning selection SONY CORP 9 March 1977 [5 April 1976] 10010/77 Heading H3Q In a channel selector for a TV receiver including a counter 30 providing changing digital codes A1-An in response to pulses from a generator 20 and a D/A converter 70 for converting the digital codes A1-An into analogue control signals for an electronic tuner 12, an AFT circuit 80 modifies the digital count of the counter to remove deviation of tuning from a correct receiving frequency and means such as gates 103, 104 permit writing of selected digital codes from the counter at selected addresses in a memory 40 in a programming mode or rewriting of an AFT modified digital code into the memory in place of a read out digital code in a channel selecting mode, only when the received frequency determined by the tuner in response to the digital code then being received from the counter causes the reception by the TV receiver of a corresponding broadcast signal. Detection of the received video signal by detector 102 enables AND gates 103, 104 so that the selected memory unit of memory 40 is permitted to be written with the code A1-An corresponding to the received broadcast signal. Coarse and fine up-down counting of the counter 30 is obtained by switches 21C and 21F and AFT is provided by outputs ED, ED of AFT circuit 80 which includes transistors (Fig. 4 not shown) and controls gates 28 1 , 28 2  in the pulse generator 20. Drift in tuning of varactor tuner 12 such as due to temperature variation, on each selection of each memory unit (41 1 -41 m , Fig. 2 not shown) of the memory 40, provided it is within the pull in range of the AFT is corrected by the AFT circuit 80. The corrected identifying code from the counter 30 is then rewritten in the memory 40 by a memory rewrite circuit 90 providing gates 103, 104 are enabled by reception of this corresponding broadcast signal. When the power supply is turned on an address counter 61 is reset to address the first memory unit (41 1 ), in the memory 40 which includes non-volatile cells such as MSOS elements which hold their contents when the memory is disconnected from the supply.
Patent GB-1474495-A (GB)
Title: Torque coupling with thermal disconnecting means
IPC: F16D9/02
Filed: 1975-03-11
Abstract: 1474495 Temperature responsive actuating element McDONNELL DOUGLAS CORP 11 March 1975 [15 April 1974] 10088/75 Heading G1D [Also in Division F2] A safety drive for a pump which disengages driving and driven elements 20, 24 when the pump over-heats comprises a positive clutch 16, 18 normally held engaged against the bias of a spring 62 by a thermal fuse 32 which has axial wires 58 therein to provide axial rigidity and prevent creep of the fuse material under load. When the pump over-heats the fuse material melt and permits the wires 58 to bend during clutch disengagement which is effected by the spring 62 and a torque responsive axial force produced by inter-action between inclined surfaces of the clutch teeth 16, 18. The fuse material may be an alloy consisting of 62À5% tin 36À1% lead and 1À4% silver which melts at 354F. The clutch teeth 16, 18 are integral with clutch sleeves 12, 14 respectively splined to the driving and driven elements 20, 24 to permit axial movement of the sleeve during clutch disengagement.
Patent GB-659647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electro-pneumatic braking apparatus
IPC: B60T13/66
Filed: 1949-04-14
Abstract: 659,647. Electropneumatic brake systems. WESTINGHOUSE BRAKE & SIGNAL CO., Ltd., and SIMMONS, A. W. April 14, 1949, No. 10127. [Class 103 (i)] An electropneumatic brake system comprises the usual auxiliary:reservoir 3 and' triple valve 1 for effecting application and release by variation of brake pipe pressure, an electric application valve 5 controlling the supply of pressure fluid to the brake cylinder 4 from a main reservoir or other independent source, and an electric holding valve 8 controlling the release of fluid from the cylinder 4, communication between the cylinder 4 and triple valve 1 or the application and holding valves 5, 8 being effected through a double check-valve 13 which, when an electric application is made, is moved by the pressure of the fluid supplied by the application valve 5 to cut off communication with the triple valve 1, this position of the valve being maintained by'the brake cylinder pressure during the whole of release by'the action of the holding valve 8. An auxiliary valve 15 similar to that described in Specification 523,516 is provided to ensure that the triple valve is in its release position to enable electric release to be effected by the holding valve, the valve 15 automatically slightly reducing' the pressure in the auxiliary reservoir 3 subsequent to an electric application or prior to an electric release being effected. With the holding valve 8 open, a pneumatic application results in the check-valve 13 being moved to effect communication between the brake cylinder 4 and the triple valve 1.
Patent GB-657740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to laminated boards or panels
IPC: E06B3/70
Filed: 1949-04-14
Abstract: 657,740. Composite boards. ELMGREN, V. S. H. E. April 14, 1949, No. 10172. [Class 145(ii)] [Also in Groups VIII and X] Laminated panels or boards for doors and walls &c. which are formed by compressing plywood laminae 3, 2 to the glued upper and lower faces of adjacent rows of blocks 4, spaced from each other in each row, are characterized in that the blocks 4 slightly overlap the blocks of an adjacent row to produce spaces 5 each shorter than the length of a block 4. The latter, which are separate from each other, are cut short to avoid warping.
Patent GB-628044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to collapsible tubular containers
IPC: B65D35/12
Filed: 1947-04-17
Abstract: 628,044. Collapsable tubes. BRUUN, O. J. April 17, 1947, No. 10213. Convention date, Jan. 11, 1943. [Class 66] [Also in Group XXII] A collapsable tube nozzle, e.g. of tin or synthetic resin, has a fluted, tapered base portion 2b which is forced into a cylindrical opening in a thick shoulder of the tube by a die 3 which is recessed at 1e so that a shoulder 3b of the die forces metal of the shoulder of the tube into the recess 1e to cover the edge of the base 2b of the nozzle. Alternatively the base 2b may be cylindrical and the opening tapered.